Our participation in Fakuma 2026 has concluded with great success. From October 12 to 16, the Friedrichshafen exhibition center hosted our booth, where we showcased the latest innovations in our range of styrenic thermoplastic elastomers (TPE-s). These five exhibition days represented a key opportunity to consolidate our market presence. The event was further enriched by initiatives bridging the industrial sector with inclusive female networking and contemporary artistic expression.
Innovation and milestones in plastics processing
For us at Franplast, returning to Germany for Fakuma meant immersing ourselves in five days of new ideas, direct dialogues with industry leaders, and debates on the future challenges of molding and polymers.
The trade fair confirmed itself as the ideal showcase to present our advanced thermoplastic TPE-s solutions, enabling us to forge new strategic international partnerships and proactively address the technological challenges across the supply chain.
Furthermore, this edition carried strong symbolic value: while Fakuma celebrated its 30th edition, we marked Franplast’s first 60 years of history. Two converging milestones, reflecting decades of continuous research, evolution, and growth in the plastics industry.
Female networking with Women in Plastics Italy
Among the most significant highlights of the fair, October 14 saw our stand become a lively hub for the plastics community. We proudly hosted a dedicated networking aperitif organized in collaboration with Women in Plastics Italy.
This initiative offered an inclusive platform where female professionals, technicians, and managers could connect, exchange experiences, and define new future prospects for the sector.
From artistic creativity to future projects
We firmly believe that innovation is also driven by creativity. For this reason, once again this year, we highlighted the synergy between industry and culture by showcasing the artworks of Chelai Art: a unique expressive project that shapes our thermoplastic rubber granules into novel forms and shades, demonstrating how raw materials can evolve into authentic contemporary art.
With this forward-looking mindset, we warmly thank all the clients, partners, and visitors who stopped by our booth in Friedrichshafen.
The high interest and numerous inquiries received provide strong momentum: we are already at work turning the insights and contacts gathered at the exhibition into concrete projects over the coming months.